May 14, 2015

Gwendolyn Maude Leonard (nee Campsall) passed peacefully on March 31, 2015, surrounded by love. Gwen was in her 102nd year.  Born in Hartington on July 19, 1913, she is predeceased by her husband Keith Leonard, parents Harry & Caroline (Sigsworth) Campsall, sisters Marguerite, Lucille and brother Rodney. Very much loved by her children Margaret Pritchard (Ron), Roy (Virginia Steele), Reg (Joan Ubdegrove) and Bob (Hilda Perry); 12 grandchildren, Rozanne Leonard-Stewart (Tom Stewart), Keith Pritchard (Bev), Rodney Pritchard (Sandra), Kim Leonard (Brian Last), Kelly Bowman (Glenn), Christine Pritchard (Paul McCormick), Stephen Pritchard (Leigh), Jason Leonard, Wade Leonard (Michelle Foxton), Keri Leonard, Reshelle Leonard and Sara Leonard (Andrew Hancock), Emi (from Tokyo);  22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  Gwen is also survived by her sister-in-law (and friend) Rowena Reynolds (Erwood) and 5 nieces and 3 nephews. Gwen (known as Granny to most) was a long-time member of the Trinity United Church in Verona, the Harrowsmith Women’s Institute and was a leader for the 4H Club for many years.  She also volunteered into her late 80’s at the Fairmount Home for the Aged.  Gwen loved her job as ward clerk in the pediatric wing of Kingston General Hospital where she made long lasting friendships that she treasured until the day of her passing. Gwen’s family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the beautiful and caring staff and residents at Arbour Heights that gave “Granny” their love, affection and support. A Celebration of Gwen’s life will be held at the Trinity United Churchin Verona on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015.  Visitation will begin at 10:00am followed by the service at 11:30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity United Church, South Frontenac Community Services or Hospice Kingston would be appreciated by the family.

IN THE CARE OF TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME, 4374 MILL STREET SYDENHAM, ONTARIO K0H-2T0 (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

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